How many hours of training must each dining assistant complete?

Each dining assistant is required to complete 16 hours of training. This requirement reflects the standards set to ensure that dining assistants are adequately prepared to meet the needs of residents in health facilities. The training typically includes essential skills and knowledge about nutrition, safe food handling, and an understanding of individual resident preferences and dietary restrictions, which are critical in providing quality care in dining settings. The emphasis on this specific number of training hours helps ensure that dining assistants are well-equipped to support residents’ dining experiences, which are important for their overall well-being and quality of life.